OVERVIEW

Russian I includes both a more theoretical component (the "Modulo Teorico" taught by Prof. Dickinson) and a more practical component taught by two native speakers.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course will furnish students with basic notions of Russian linguistics, a solid foundation in grammar, and active knowledge of Russian vocabulary and syntax.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The first phase in the acquisition of Russian: introduction to phonology, morphology (declination and conjugation), simple syntax, and vocabulary appropriate to the elementary level.

TEACHING METHODS

Classroom lectures with the possible support of Aulaweb and/or Facebook. Student participation is highly encouraged.

Attendance is essential for a decent grade. Students of "Russian as a Third Language" are not specifically required to attend the Modulo Teorico (although it would be a *very* good idea to do so anyway).

For the “Lettorato”, the students will be divided into two distinct groups. The division is made on the basis of the other languages studied in order to minimize scheduling conflicts. The groups will be examined and revised in the second week of the semester. Tables explaining the division and adjustments to it will be made available to the students (together with other materials for this class) in the Russian I folder (Lingue > Dickinson > Documents > Lingua russa I 2016/17).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The course will focus on the development of both active and passive abilities in Russian.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Materials for the Modulo Teorico will be made available in the course folder (Lingue > Dickinson > Documents > Lingua russa I 2016/17). The nature and whereabouts of materials for the Lettorato will be announced at the beginning of the course.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

NATALIYA KARDANOVA (President)

LAURA SALMON

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Both Modulo teorico and lettorato begin the week of October 10, 2016. For details see Aulaweb.

Class schedule

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE I

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Oral and written (see below)

Exam schedule